Read With You Presents

Having girls involved in sports will improve their lives, their families lives, the community and education. The benefits of sports outweighs what is done in any one team. Lessons learned along the way are so valuable. Founder and CEO of Girl Boss Sports, Sarah Wolfer, joins us on the podcast to discuss the value of sports for girls.

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A child with a mental illness has an increased likelihood of being bullied. A child who is bullied has an increased chance of having a mental illness. Tracey Maxfield understands bullying and depression and she is on a mission to help kids escape the rabbit hole she found herself in. Her motto is: engage, educate empower. In this powerful episode, you will learn tips and tricks for dealing with a child who is suffering from depression.

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To learn more from Tracey and get her book, visit: www.traceymaxfield.com

Kerry McDonald says that all children are natural learners. Our role, then, as parents and educators is to facilitate this learning. We need to provide resources and opportunities, while letting children guide their own learning. Kerry has unschooled her four children and is the author of Unschooled: Raising Curious Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom.

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Connie B. Dowell wrote her first book when she was younger. She had time to think and plan and even get writers block. As a mom of two young kids, she no longer has the luxury of time. Yet she has still managed to publish two novels with more on the way. Learn her secrets for writing in the small spaces of time, tips for young writers, and what she wishes all writers knew.

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Connie's Website: http://conniebdowell.com

Connie's Podcast: Book Echoes

Kristin Johnson, author of "Ain't U Got No Manners?" wishes there was a think button to help people pause before they post online. Even without a think button, we can teach our kids to navigate the online space by stopping and thinking before they post.

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To learn more from Kristin, visit her website: www.kristinjohnson.net

When children have trouble behaving in school, or are unfocused or diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD, we often turn to medication and behavior management. Cheryl Meyer suggests that it may be the toxic load in our children that is affecting their ability to concentrate in school. Learn how to get the toxins out of your home in this informative episode.

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Do you have a wiggly young child? Do they struggle to sit still? Here are some tips to help you work with your child- and some ideas of what to expect when kids are very young.

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Early Childhood Education is an important time for children. They learn so many things at that age. Erin Custer has worked for many years with preschool and Transitional Kindergarten students. She says that young children learn through play and engagement. In this informative episode, you will learn great practices for teachers and parents to help young children learn and thrive.

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Corey Taylor was born with a severe facial deformity. His parents and the schools he attended helped him to feel included and headed off bullying with some simple strategies. Corey shares what it was like growing up looking different than everyone else.

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For more from Corey, visit: www.coreyrtaylor.com

Matt LeBris struggled in school. He wasn't accepted to high school and he failed out of college. He is now an advocate for students success. His unique perspective qualifies him to speak about what it really takes for kids to succeed in school.

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